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University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections
CHICKASAW NATION MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS
Harris, Cyrus H. (1817-1888) Printed materials 1872-1905 .10 foot
Indian chief. Typescripts of newspaper articles (1872-1905) on Chickasaw Nation governmental issues such as tribal factionalism, elections, schools, and the allotment of land during Harris's tenure as governor of the Chickasaw Nation.
Folder:
1. Cherokee Advocate, March 2, 1872: "Editorial on Cyrus Harris" re: the hidden wealth of the Chickasaw country.
2. Cherokee Advocate, August 31, 1872: "Editorial on Cyrus Harris" re: the opening of the Chickasaw Legislature.
3. The Vindicator, September 14, 1872: "Message of Cyrus Harris" to the Chickasaw legislature on proposed legislation.
4. Star-Vindicator, February 10, 1877: "Letter to Editor from Cyrus Harris" re: Harris’s reasons for dropping out of politics.
5. Star-Vindicator, March 10, 1877: "Editorial on Cyrus Harris" re: the theft of Harris’s cattle.
6. Star-Vindicator, May 12, 1877: "A May-Day Picnic" re: the attendance of Harris at the party.
7. Star-Vindicator, September 15, 1877: "Editorial on Cyrus Harris" re: the seating of white citizens in the Chickasaw legislature.
8. Star-Vindicator, February 9, 1878: "Editorial on Cyrus Harris" re: Harris en route to Fort Smith as a witness in the U.S. District Court.
9. Star-Vindicator, July 13, 1878: "Editorial on Cyrus Harris" re: the newspaper's support for Harris in his campaign for Chickasaw governor.
10. Star-Vindicator, July 20, 1878: two editorials on Cyrus Harris re: the newspaper's support for Harris.
11. Star-Vindicator, August 3, 1878: two editorials on the election of Harris and Overton.